The number of chiral centres in a molecule 5-bromo 3-chloro hexan-2-ol is/are:
Correct answer: B. 3
- A. 1
- B. 3
- C. 2
- D. 5
Explanation
A chiral centre is an atom especially in an organic molecule that has four unique atoms or groups attached to it. To 3 carbons three different functional groups are attached. Therefore, 3 chiral centers are present.Note. To other adjacent carbon don't confuse the fact that 2 H are attached irrespective of different functional groups so they can't be considered chiral.
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